Asus Z170C Hard Reset

Hard Reset ASUS Z170C ZenPad C 7.0

First method:

1. In order to switch off the device, hold down the Power button for a short while.
2. In the next step press and hold  Volume Up + Power key at the same time for a few seconds.
3. You can release held keys when you see menu on your screen.
4. Then press Volume Down to select option "Factory Reset", and press Power button to confirm.
5. Success! The hard reset has just been performed.

Second method:

1. Turn on the device by using the Power button. 
2. Afterwards go to Settings and then to Backup & Reset.
3. Tap Factory Data Reset and select Reset Device. 
4. If it's necessary enter the safety code and choose Erase Everything
5. Select OK to confirm the whole operation.
6. Well done! After a while your tablet should be ready to use.

Third method:

1. At the beginning press the Power key to turn off your device.
2. Afterewards press and hold  Volume Up + Power simultaneously for about 5 seconds.
3. you can release held keys when you see menu on your screen.
4. Then press Volume Down to select option "Recovery", and press Power button to confirm.
5. Press Volume Down to choose "wipe data/factory reset", and then push the Power button to confirm.
6. Select "Yes--delete all user data". Use Volume Down button to scroll and Power key to select.
7. To restart the tablet, select "reboot system now".
8. Success! The hard reset is done!